C-Reactive Protein (CRP)

CRP (C-reactive Protein)

How To Prepare

There is no special preparation for a C-reactive protein (CRP) test.

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Author: Robin Parks, MS Last Updated: March 26, 2008
Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
George Philippides, MD - Cardiology

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Topic Contents
 Test Overview
 Why It Is Done
Arrow PointerHow To Prepare
 How It Is Done
 How It Feels
 Risks
 Results
 What Affects the Test
 What To Think About
 References
 Credits